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Counties of PORTER and Lake Indiana.
Historical and Biographical
Weston A. Goodspeed, Historical Editor
Charles Blanchard, Biographical Editor
F. A. Battey & Co., Pub., Chicago - 1882

   314-315

        HENRY BERDINE was born in the State of New York June 20, 1831, and
     was a son of NICHOLAS BERDINE, who was also a farmer.  HENRY BERDINE
     came to Lake County, Ind., where he obtained a fair education at the
     common schools, and grew to manhood.  On the 2d of October, 1856, he
     was united in marriage to RACHEL SHERWOOD, a daughter of WILLIAM and
     JANE (McCULLOUGH) SHERWOOD; her parents came to Porter County about
     the year 1847.  This union was blessed with eight children - WILLIAM
     N., WILLIS, AMOS, HARRY, CARRIE A., RALPH, CLARK and LEROY.  After
     marriage, Mr. BERDINE commenced farming on 100 acres, to which he
     added 140 acres; this land he improved by the necessary buildings and
     appurtenances, and was prepared to enjoy life when removed by death,
     October 14, 1880, since which event Mrs. BERDINE, aided by her child-
     ren, has managed the business successfully.  She is a member of the
     Methodist Episcopal Church.

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